Mount San Antonio via Pacific Crest Trail and North Backbone Trail

Mount San Antonio via Pacific Crest Trail and North Backbone Trail is a 11.7 mile lightly trafficked out and back trail located near Valyermo, California that features a great forest setting. The trail is only recommended for very experienced adventurers and primarily used for hiking and nature trips.

DISTANCE

11.7 miles

ELEVATION GAIN

5,223 feet

ROUTE TYPE

Out & Back

hiking

nature trips

forest

views

Just a two hour drive from Los Angeles to Guffy Campground will give you a wonderful launching point to some of the finest wilderness in the San Gabriel Mountains. Even though we hiked this trail on the July 4th holiday, with the exception of the summit which was overrun by people who took the ski lifts, not another soul could be found along this lonely route. The ascent from the saddle between Dawson Peak and Baldy is a burner, but watch your pace because once you get to the summit you still have to turn around and head back cresting Dawson Peak and Pine Mountain again. The three tallest peaks of Angeles National Forest in one trip is ample reward.